Buick Encore: Rear Suspension
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Rear wheel bearing and hub replacement (with disc brakes)
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEM
REAR SUSPENSION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
This vehicle has a beam rear suspension system consisting of the following
components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
A cross beam
Two coil springs
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Exhaust front pipe replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 from the exhaust
PARK BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Lever Assembly
Receives, multiplies, and transfers park brake system apply input force from
driver to park brake cable
system. Releases applied park brake system when